Job Class Code: 0889
Grade: 26
Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year
Closing: December 19, 2024
At the Department of the Secretary of State , we are a team dedicated to providing efficient and exceptional service to our community. We prioritize work-life balance and provide great benefits to support our team in achieving professional success while maintaining personal well-being. Join a team that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for growth and making meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens.
Join our team and be part of a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement. Would you like to be part of a dynamic team that supports a critical state department? Are you an effective communicator with an attention to detail? Do you excel at designing and implementing solutions to support organizational needs? If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!
Office of Information Services is seeking motivated candidates for the anticipated vacancy of Information Systems Security Analyst.
Apply now and enjoy our superior benefits package, which includes 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 3+ weeks of vacation to start! But wait, there's more! This position also comes with a sweet 15% stipend on top of the base salary, making your total compensation even more EXCITING!
Who are we?
As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing daily monitoring of system security, development of cyber security procedures, and administration of security related systems and services, to improve the cyber security position of the department. The number of systems and online services supported by the department continue to grow.
Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. In addition, this position offers some remote work possible after successfully completing the initial probationary period of 6 months.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining situation awareness with ongoing cyber security events and notifications.
- Conducting security assessments and risk assessments of systems and networks and reporting and remediating findings in accordance with policy.
- Developing and maintaining a software inventory.
- Advising and consulting with systems, development and desktop staff to ensure data security issues are addressed.
- Reviewing current and proposed state and federal laws, rules and regulations in order to determine their effect on security standards and requirements and to propose changes as appropriate.
- Occasionally assist with systems administration tasks.
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Knowledge of computer operating architecture.
- Knowledge of mainframe operating systems.
- Knowledge of management information systems.
- Knowledge of data security systems.
- Knowledge of computer networking and data communication.
- Knowledge of systems analysis methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of facility security planning.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows a plus
- Ability to prepare, disseminate, and test data security plans and programs.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate the security aspects of complex information systems.
- Ability to remain current with cyber security developments.
- Ability to write technical publications and plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience)
- An eight (8) year combination of education and progressively responsible experience in management information systems including at least three (3) years in information system security and/or audit work.
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of and experience with:
- Security onion tool
- Nessus
For more information or questions, please contact: Matthew Dudley or call (207) 441-4512.
Why join our team?
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.62 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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